Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari (1 August 1932 – 31 March 1972), born Mahjabeen Bano, was an Indian film actress and poet. She is regarded as one of the most prominent actresses to have appeared on the screens of Hindi Cinema. During a career spanning 30 years from her childhood to her death, she starred in more than ninety films, many of which have achieved classic and cult status today. She is regarded as one of the geatest Hindi movie actresses of all time.

Kumari gained a reputation for playing grief-stricken and tragic roles, and her performances have been praised and reminisced throughout the years. Like one of her best-known roles, Chhoti Bahu, in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Kumari became addicted to alcohol. Her life and prosperous career were marred by heavy drinking, troubled relationships, an ensuing deteriorating health, and her death from liver cirrhosis in 1972. Kumari is often cited by media and literary sources as "The Tragedy Queen", both for her frequent portrayal of sorrowful and dramatic roles in her films and her real-life story.

Music director

A music director may be the director of an orchestra or concert band, the director of music for a film, the director of music at a radio station, the head of the music department in a school, the coordinator of the musical ensembles in a university, college, or institution (but not usually the head of the academic music department), the head bandmaster of a military band, the head organist and choirmaster of a church, or an Organist and Master of the Choristers (a title given to a Director of Music at a cathedral, particularly in England).

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The title of "music director" or "musical director" is used by many symphony orchestras to designate the primary conductor and artistic leader of the orchestra. The term "music director" is most common for orchestras in the United States. With European orchestras, the titles of "principal conductor" or "chief conductor" are more common, which designate the conductor who directs the majority of a given orchestra's concerts in a season. In musical theatre and opera, the music director is in charge of the overall musical performance, including ensuring that the cast knows the music thoroughly, supervising the musical interpretation of the performers and pit orchestra, and conducting the orchestra.

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History

The word "Meena" is derived from Meen, the Sanskrit word for fish, and the Meenas claim descent from the Matsya avatar, or fish incarnation, of Vishnu. They also claim to be descendants of the people of the Matsya Kingdom, which flourished in the 6th century B.C. Pramod Kumar notes that it is likely that the tribes living in the ancient Matsya kingdom were called Meena but it cannot be said with certainty that there is anything common between them and the modern Meenas.

The Meenas ruled at certain places in Rajasthan till they were overpowered by invading Rajputs. From Meenas the Bundi was captured by Rao Dewa (A.D. 1342), Dhundhar by Kachhwaha Rajputs and Chopoli fell to the Muslim rulers. Kota, Jhalawar, Karauli and Jalore were the other areas of earlier Meena influence where they were forced to surrender ultimately.

A Tribute to Meena Kumari - Some of her best songs

Meena Kumari (1 August 1932 -- 31 March 1972), born Mahjabeen Bano, was an Indian movie actress and poet. She is regarded as one of the most prominent actresses to have appeared on the screens of Hindi Cinema. During a career spanning 30 years from her childhood to her death, she starred in more than ninety films, many of which have achieved classic and cult status today. With her contemporaries Nargis and Madhubala she is regarded as one of the most influential Hindi movie actresses of all time.[citation needed]
Meena Kumari gained a reputation for playing grief-stricken and tragic roles, and her performances have been praised and reminisced throughout the years. Like one of her best-known roles, Chhoti Bahu, in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Meena Kumari became addicted to alcohol. Her li...

Virasat - Meena Kumari (Part 1/2)

RSTV brings to you an intriguing biopic of the renowned actor Meena Kumari.
For the first time in the history of Indian television, RSTV uncovers the stories and anecdotes buried with time, giving voice to the words that were once unheard, separating the myths from the truth while bringing out the mysterious life of Meena Kumari.
Meena Kumari was the most prominent actress of Bollywood in the 60s. A poet, a singer, a writer, all blended into one, she left an indelible mark in the world of cinema, even while she underwent great personal setbacks and losses. Her painful life story affected her deeply which also showed up in her professional career.
Know more about the life of ‘TragedyQueen’ Meena Kumari in this edition of Virasat.
Anchor: RajeshBadal

Rani Maa brings up her accountant's children Kaushal and Madhavi after his death, along with her son Rajesh. Years later, the children have grown up and are of marriageable age. Rajesh's wife, Bhanu begins to suspect him of having an affair with the innocent Madhavi and tries to drive her out of the palatial home. Madhavi suffers a setback when her brother is declared lost at sea. When Madhavi tries to commit suicide she is saved by a person named Moti. Rajesh and Rani Maa approve of Moti and Madhavi is married off to him. However, what Madhavi doesn't know is that Moti has an agenda of his own and that her marriage to him was just a sham for him to seek an entry into Rani Maa's castle.
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A Tribute to Meena Kumari - Some of her best songs

Meena Kumari (1 August 1932 -- 31 March 1972), born Mahjabeen Bano, was an Indian movie actress and poet. She is regarded as one of the most prominent actresses to have appeared on the screens of Hindi Cinema. During a career spanning 30 years from her childhood to her death, she starred in more than ninety films, many of which have achieved classic and cult status today. With her contemporaries Nargis and Madhubala she is regarded as one of the most influential Hindi movie actresses of all time.[citation needed]
Meena Kumari gained a reputation for playing grief-stricken and tragic roles, and her performances have been praised and reminisced throughout the years. Like one of her best-known roles, Chhoti Bahu, in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Meena Kumari became addicted to alcohol. Her li...

Nawab (Ashok Kumar) and Anwar (Shashi Kapoor) are brothers who live in an upperclass neighborhood. Nawab is married and has a child. Anwar falls in love with Sahida (Tanuja) and proposes marriage to her. On the other hand Nawab has an affair with Benazir (Meena Kumari), and keeps her as his mistress. The story takes a twist when Shauket (Tarun Bose), a family friend, tells Nawab that Anwar is having a secret affair with Benazir. What will Nawab do? What is the relationship between Anwar and Benazir?
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Virasat - Meena Kumari (Part 2/2)

RSTV brings to you an intriguing biopic of the renowned actor Meena Kumari.
For the first time in the history of Indian television, RSTV uncovers the stories and anecdotes buried with time, giving voice to the words that were once unheard, separating the myths from the truth while bringing out the mysterious life of Meena Kumari.
Meena Kumari was the most prominent actress of Bollywood in the 60s. A poet, a singer, a writer, all blended into one, she left an indelible mark in the world of cinema, even while she underwent great personal setbacks and losses. Her painful life story affected her deeply which also showed up in her professional career.
Know more about the life of ‘TragedyQueen’ Meena Kumari in this edition of Virasat.
Anchor: RajeshBadal

No joy in the world can equal the happiness a man derives from watching his own child at play. Not all the riches in the world can compensate for the vaccum, the emptiness, created by the want of a child in a home. With a woman this yearning is a hundred times stronger and the outcome of her torment impossible beyond measure. Radha belonged to a rich family. Her sole aim in life after becoming a widow, was to see her son Ajit happy and fulfill the promise she had given to her husband that the family name and tradition would be perpetuated. Finding Ajit deeply in love with Shobha, the Raisaheb's daughter who too loved him no less, Radha got them married, hoping that Shobha would prove an ideal wife and daughter-in-law and their home would soon resound with merry laughter of a child, if not ...

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Phool Aur Pathar | Super-Hit Hindi Mopvie | Dharmendra , Meena Kumari

hool Aur Patthar was O. P. Ralhan's 1966 Hindi film that made Dharmendra a star in the Hindi Film Industry. It starred Meena Kumari along with Dharmendra who played a villainous character (or Patthar, literally a Stone) whose inner good being (or Phool, literally a Flower) is drawn out by Meena Kumari. The movie also starred Shashikala, Lalita Pawar, Madan Puri and Iftekhar.
This was the movie which went on to become a golden jubilee hit catapulting Dharmendra to stardom. The movie was highest grossing for the year 1966.[1] Due to his rugged physique, he was also acknowledged as the He-man of the Indian filmIndustry. In fact, a scene in the movie where he takes off his shirt to cover the ailing Meena Kumari was one of the highlights of the movie. His performance in the movie ensured him ...

Plot: Chiranjeev (Raj Kapoor), lives a wealthy lifestyle, along with his father, Kashiram (Raj Mehra), two sisters, out of which on is dumb, and a younger brother. Once while travelling, his friend, Mohan (Om Prakash), falls ill due to alcohol and is taken to a nearby ashram for treatment. Here, Chiranjeev comes in contact with Sharada (Meena Kumari) and the two eventually fall in love. Once Mohan, is treated and is ready to leave the ashram, Chiranjeev promises to seek his parents approval and come soon to marry her. But, while going back home, Chiranjeev meets with an accident and is treated by the local villagers. He leaves for the ashram once he is treated only to know that Sharada is married to a rich but old man. Things get more worse, when he learns that Sharada is married to his fa...

published: 14 Sep 2015

Pakeezah l Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Meena Kumari l 1972

Synopsis : This movie is about a tawaif Sahibjaan (Meena Kumari), who is born to a courtesan, Nargis (also Meena Kumari). After being spurned by her lover Shahabuddin's (Ashok Kumar) family, Nargis is driven to a graveyard where she gives birth to Sahibjaan secretly. Nargis dies during childbirth and her sister Nawabjaan (Veena), a brothel madam, brings her up as her own. Unable to break away from the vicious circle, Sahibjaan grows up to be a beautiful and popular dancer and singer. The aggressive, Nawab Zafar Ali Khan (Kamal Kapoor), wants to make her his own with the help of the brothel madam, and takes her to his boat for the night, which is attacked by elephants, saving Sahibjaan from a horrific fate, but throwing her in the fast flowing river, in a broken boat. Whence here she is tak...

Starring : Dilip Kumar, Meena Kumari, PranMusic by : C. Ramchandra
Directed by : S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Produced by : S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Synopsis :
After her widower dad, Kedarnath, passes away, Shobha goes to live with her fathers friend, Charandas and his wife, Shanta, who had their son go missing as a child. Years later Shobha is now matured and Charandas scouts for a suitable groom. A wealthy man, Sunder, would like to marry Shobha but the family detests him. Then one night Shobha is abducted. The Police are informed but their search is in vain. A few days later they get wind that Shobha may be in Sunder's custody, a search does prove to be in vain. Then Shobha returns home and tells them she was rescued by a wealthy man named Azaad, housed in a mansion, looked after very well, an...

Synopsis: The film starts with the portrayal of happily married couple Amar (Sunil Dutt) and Malti (Meena Kumari) who have a son named Raja (Daisy Irani). Amar and Malti are both orphans and hence are sympathetic towards orphans generally. Prakash (Ashok Kumar) is a rich bachelor businessman for whom Amar works. While working in Prakash's factory, Amar catches another worker Munshi (Jeevan) stealing money from the factory locker.
To take revenge for his humiliation at the hands of Amar, Munshi murders him. To escape his depression over the loss, Prakash begins helping Malti and her child. Munshi tries to humiliate the family by spreading rumours of an affair between Prakash and Malti in public. To save the honour of Malti, Prakash marries her. Raja meanwhile refuses to accept Prakash as h...

RSTV brings to you an intriguing biopic of the renowned actor Meena Kumari.
For the first time in the history of Indian television, RSTV uncovers the stories and anecdotes buried with time, giving voice to the words that were once unheard, separating the myths from the truth while bringing out the mysterious life of Meena Kumari.
Meena Kumari was the most prominent actress of Bollywood in the 60s. A poet, a singer, a writer, all blended into one, she left an indelible mark in the world of cinema, even while she underwent great personal setbacks and losses. Her painful life story affected her deeply which also showed up in her professional career.
Know more about the life of ‘TragedyQueen’ Meena Kumari in this edition of Virasat.
Anchor: RajeshBadal

RSTV brings to you an intriguing biopic of the renowned actor Meena Kumari.
For the first time in the history of Indian television, RSTV uncovers the stories and anecdotes buried with time, giving voice to the words that were once unheard, separating the myths from the truth while bringing out the mysterious life of Meena Kumari.
Meena Kumari was the most prominent actress of Bollywood in the 60s. A poet, a singer, a writer, all blended into one, she left an indelible mark in the world of cinema, even while she underwent great personal setbacks and losses. Her painful life story affected her deeply which also showed up in her professional career.
Know more about the life of ‘TragedyQueen’ Meena Kumari in this edition of Virasat.
Anchor: RajeshBadal

Rani Maa brings up her accountant's children Kaushal and Madhavi after his death, along with her son Rajesh. Years later, the children have grown up and are of ...

Rani Maa brings up her accountant's children Kaushal and Madhavi after his death, along with her son Rajesh. Years later, the children have grown up and are of marriageable age. Rajesh's wife, Bhanu begins to suspect him of having an affair with the innocent Madhavi and tries to drive her out of the palatial home. Madhavi suffers a setback when her brother is declared lost at sea. When Madhavi tries to commit suicide she is saved by a person named Moti. Rajesh and Rani Maa approve of Moti and Madhavi is married off to him. However, what Madhavi doesn't know is that Moti has an agenda of his own and that her marriage to him was just a sham for him to seek an entry into Rani Maa's castle.
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YOR - 1965StarCast – Raaj Kumar, Dharmendra, Meena Kumari, Padmini, Durga Khote, HelenDirector – Ram MaheshwariProducer – Pannalal Maheshwari
Cinematographer – Sudhin Mazumdar
Music Director – Ravi
Lyricist – Sahir LudhianviStory - Gulshan Nanda
Screenplay – Phani MajumdarDialogue - Kidar Nath Sharma
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Rani Maa brings up her accountant's children Kaushal and Madhavi after his death, along with her son Rajesh. Years later, the children have grown up and are of marriageable age. Rajesh's wife, Bhanu begins to suspect him of having an affair with the innocent Madhavi and tries to drive her out of the palatial home. Madhavi suffers a setback when her brother is declared lost at sea. When Madhavi tries to commit suicide she is saved by a person named Moti. Rajesh and Rani Maa approve of Moti and Madhavi is married off to him. However, what Madhavi doesn't know is that Moti has an agenda of his own and that her marriage to him was just a sham for him to seek an entry into Rani Maa's castle.
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YOR - 1965StarCast – Raaj Kumar, Dharmendra, Meena Kumari, Padmini, Durga Khote, HelenDirector – Ram MaheshwariProducer – Pannalal Maheshwari
Cinematographer – Sudhin Mazumdar
Music Director – Ravi
Lyricist – Sahir LudhianviStory - Gulshan Nanda
Screenplay – Phani MajumdarDialogue - Kidar Nath Sharma
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RSTV brings to you an intriguing biopic of the renowned actor Meena Kumari.
For the first time in the history of Indian television, RSTV uncovers the stories and anecdotes buried with time, giving voice to the words that were once unheard, separating the myths from the truth while bringing out the mysterious life of Meena Kumari.
Meena Kumari was the most prominent actress of Bollywood in the 60s. A poet, a singer, a writer, all blended into one, she left an indelible mark in the world of cinema, even while she underwent great personal setbacks and losses. Her painful life story affected her deeply which also showed up in her professional career.
Know more about the life of ‘TragedyQueen’ Meena Kumari in this edition of Virasat.
Anchor: RajeshBadal

RSTV brings to you an intriguing biopic of the renowned actor Meena Kumari.
For the first time in the history of Indian television, RSTV uncovers the stories and anecdotes buried with time, giving voice to the words that were once unheard, separating the myths from the truth while bringing out the mysterious life of Meena Kumari.
Meena Kumari was the most prominent actress of Bollywood in the 60s. A poet, a singer, a writer, all blended into one, she left an indelible mark in the world of cinema, even while she underwent great personal setbacks and losses. Her painful life story affected her deeply which also showed up in her professional career.
Know more about the life of ‘TragedyQueen’ Meena Kumari in this edition of Virasat.
Anchor: RajeshBadal

No joy in the world can equal the happiness a man derives from watching his own child at play. Not all the riches in the world can compensate for the vaccum, th...

No joy in the world can equal the happiness a man derives from watching his own child at play. Not all the riches in the world can compensate for the vaccum, the emptiness, created by the want of a child in a home. With a woman this yearning is a hundred times stronger and the outcome of her torment impossible beyond measure. Radha belonged to a rich family. Her sole aim in life after becoming a widow, was to see her son Ajit happy and fulfill the promise she had given to her husband that the family name and tradition would be perpetuated. Finding Ajit deeply in love with Shobha, the Raisaheb's daughter who too loved him no less, Radha got them married, hoping that Shobha would prove an ideal wife and daughter-in-law and their home would soon resound with merry laughter of a child, if not children. Three years went by and Radha was still waiting for the new arrival in the family. Her patience was running out. Desperate, she took Shobha to a doctor who, after prolonged examination and treatment, told her that God alone could help her fulfill her yearning for a grandchild. Radha's sorrow knows no bounds. She could not think of the family chain breaking off. She had to have a grandchild and fulfill her promise to her late husband. As a last resort, she took Shobha to Gurudev, the spiritual soul revered by the family. Gurudev had pity on Radha's plight. Taking her into confidence, he told her: ""Look, I am no miracle worker. And, as far as my knowledge goes, I am certain that your daughter-in-law is destined to remain barren.""When Shobha heard this, she was in a daze. She knew her mother-in-law's craving for a grandchild and she knew also that woman would leave no stone unturned to accomplish her objective. Life seemed to Shobha without a ray of hope for her to live. She decided to put an end to it. It was better that way, she thought, than to suffer the humiliation of being branded for ever barren. She knew how deeply her husband loved her and she could very well imagine his dilemma when forced to marry again for the sake of a child. She started walking in the direction of the fatal plunge to end all problems, to end herself. But what mere mortal can meet his or her end according to his or her own design? Destiny had other things written down for Shobha. But let that be unfolded on the screen in ""Chandan Ka Palna" for further knowledge of the proceedings watch this drama full of excitement and enjoyment.
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No joy in the world can equal the happiness a man derives from watching his own child at play. Not all the riches in the world can compensate for the vaccum, the emptiness, created by the want of a child in a home. With a woman this yearning is a hundred times stronger and the outcome of her torment impossible beyond measure. Radha belonged to a rich family. Her sole aim in life after becoming a widow, was to see her son Ajit happy and fulfill the promise she had given to her husband that the family name and tradition would be perpetuated. Finding Ajit deeply in love with Shobha, the Raisaheb's daughter who too loved him no less, Radha got them married, hoping that Shobha would prove an ideal wife and daughter-in-law and their home would soon resound with merry laughter of a child, if not children. Three years went by and Radha was still waiting for the new arrival in the family. Her patience was running out. Desperate, she took Shobha to a doctor who, after prolonged examination and treatment, told her that God alone could help her fulfill her yearning for a grandchild. Radha's sorrow knows no bounds. She could not think of the family chain breaking off. She had to have a grandchild and fulfill her promise to her late husband. As a last resort, she took Shobha to Gurudev, the spiritual soul revered by the family. Gurudev had pity on Radha's plight. Taking her into confidence, he told her: ""Look, I am no miracle worker. And, as far as my knowledge goes, I am certain that your daughter-in-law is destined to remain barren.""When Shobha heard this, she was in a daze. She knew her mother-in-law's craving for a grandchild and she knew also that woman would leave no stone unturned to accomplish her objective. Life seemed to Shobha without a ray of hope for her to live. She decided to put an end to it. It was better that way, she thought, than to suffer the humiliation of being branded for ever barren. She knew how deeply her husband loved her and she could very well imagine his dilemma when forced to marry again for the sake of a child. She started walking in the direction of the fatal plunge to end all problems, to end herself. But what mere mortal can meet his or her end according to his or her own design? Destiny had other things written down for Shobha. But let that be unfolded on the screen in ""Chandan Ka Palna" for further knowledge of the proceedings watch this drama full of excitement and enjoyment.
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hool Aur Patthar was O. P. Ralhan's 1966 Hindi film that made Dharmendra a star in the Hindi Film Industry. It starred Meena Kumari along with Dharmendra who played a villainous character (or Patthar, literally a Stone) whose inner good being (or Phool, literally a Flower) is drawn out by Meena Kumari. The movie also starred Shashikala, Lalita Pawar, Madan Puri and Iftekhar.
This was the movie which went on to become a golden jubilee hit catapulting Dharmendra to stardom. The movie was highest grossing for the year 1966.[1] Due to his rugged physique, he was also acknowledged as the He-man of the Indian filmIndustry. In fact, a scene in the movie where he takes off his shirt to cover the ailing Meena Kumari was one of the highlights of the movie. His performance in the movie ensured him a nomination in the Best Actor category in the Filmfare awards for that year. However, it was won by Dev Anand for his performance in Guide. He made his presence strongly felt despite the fact that he did not lip sync for any songs in the film. In the1960s, it was very unusual for the leading man not to sing any songs in a movie.
Directed by O. P. Ralhan
Produced by O. P. Ralhan
Written by O. P. Ralhan, Ehsan Rizvi (dialogue)
Starring Dharmendra
Meena Kumari
Shashikala
O. P. Ralhan
Music by Ravi
Cinematography Nariman Irani
Edited by Vasant Borkar
Release dates
1966
CountryIndiaLanguage Hindi

hool Aur Patthar was O. P. Ralhan's 1966 Hindi film that made Dharmendra a star in the Hindi Film Industry. It starred Meena Kumari along with Dharmendra who played a villainous character (or Patthar, literally a Stone) whose inner good being (or Phool, literally a Flower) is drawn out by Meena Kumari. The movie also starred Shashikala, Lalita Pawar, Madan Puri and Iftekhar.
This was the movie which went on to become a golden jubilee hit catapulting Dharmendra to stardom. The movie was highest grossing for the year 1966.[1] Due to his rugged physique, he was also acknowledged as the He-man of the Indian filmIndustry. In fact, a scene in the movie where he takes off his shirt to cover the ailing Meena Kumari was one of the highlights of the movie. His performance in the movie ensured him a nomination in the Best Actor category in the Filmfare awards for that year. However, it was won by Dev Anand for his performance in Guide. He made his presence strongly felt despite the fact that he did not lip sync for any songs in the film. In the1960s, it was very unusual for the leading man not to sing any songs in a movie.
Directed by O. P. Ralhan
Produced by O. P. Ralhan
Written by O. P. Ralhan, Ehsan Rizvi (dialogue)
Starring Dharmendra
Meena Kumari
Shashikala
O. P. Ralhan
Music by Ravi
Cinematography Nariman Irani
Edited by Vasant Borkar
Release dates
1966
CountryIndiaLanguage Hindi

Plot: Chiranjeev (Raj Kapoor), lives a wealthy lifestyle, along with his father, Kashiram (Raj Mehra), two sisters, out of which on is dumb, and a younger brother. Once while travelling, his friend, Mohan (Om Prakash), falls ill due to alcohol and is taken to a nearby ashram for treatment. Here, Chiranjeev comes in contact with Sharada (Meena Kumari) and the two eventually fall in love. Once Mohan, is treated and is ready to leave the ashram, Chiranjeev promises to seek his parents approval and come soon to marry her. But, while going back home, Chiranjeev meets with an accident and is treated by the local villagers. He leaves for the ashram once he is treated only to know that Sharada is married to a rich but old man. Things get more worse, when he learns that Sharada is married to his father. Will he be able to accept his own love as his step-mother? Will he ever get married or always remain a bachelor? To know more, watch the movie.

Plot: Chiranjeev (Raj Kapoor), lives a wealthy lifestyle, along with his father, Kashiram (Raj Mehra), two sisters, out of which on is dumb, and a younger brother. Once while travelling, his friend, Mohan (Om Prakash), falls ill due to alcohol and is taken to a nearby ashram for treatment. Here, Chiranjeev comes in contact with Sharada (Meena Kumari) and the two eventually fall in love. Once Mohan, is treated and is ready to leave the ashram, Chiranjeev promises to seek his parents approval and come soon to marry her. But, while going back home, Chiranjeev meets with an accident and is treated by the local villagers. He leaves for the ashram once he is treated only to know that Sharada is married to a rich but old man. Things get more worse, when he learns that Sharada is married to his father. Will he be able to accept his own love as his step-mother? Will he ever get married or always remain a bachelor? To know more, watch the movie.

Pakeezah l Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Meena Kumari l 1972

Synopsis : This movie is about a tawaif Sahibjaan (Meena Kumari), who is born to a courtesan, Nargis (also Meena Kumari). After being spurned by her lover Shaha...

Synopsis : This movie is about a tawaif Sahibjaan (Meena Kumari), who is born to a courtesan, Nargis (also Meena Kumari). After being spurned by her lover Shahabuddin's (Ashok Kumar) family, Nargis is driven to a graveyard where she gives birth to Sahibjaan secretly. Nargis dies during childbirth and her sister Nawabjaan (Veena), a brothel madam, brings her up as her own. Unable to break away from the vicious circle, Sahibjaan grows up to be a beautiful and popular dancer and singer. The aggressive, Nawab Zafar Ali Khan (Kamal Kapoor), wants to make her his own with the help of the brothel madam, and takes her to his boat for the night, which is attacked by elephants, saving Sahibjaan from a horrific fate, but throwing her in the fast flowing river, in a broken boat. Whence here she is taken to the riverside tent of Forest rangerSalim AhmedKhan (Raaj Kumar), where alone with his diary, she reads how he was the same man who had written a beautiful couplet on her feet, and left for her to read it, while travelling in the same compartment some time before. She sings in rapture and love, remembering this beautiful interlude in her otherwise barren life. Salim Ahmed Khan returns to his tent and is pleasantly surprised to find her. Enthralled by her beauty and innocence, he eventually convinces her to elope with him, which she does. But trials and tribulations await Sahibjaan as she is recognized by men wherever she goes in the company of Salim. When Salim renames her Pakeezah (pure of heart) and takes her to a cleric to be legally married, she refuses and returns to the brothel. Salim eventually decides to marry someone else and invites Sahibjaan to dance at his wedding, to which she agrees. During this event, Nawabjaan recognises Shahabuddin and calls him to witness the irony of the situation; his own daughter dancing and entertaining his family. Shahabuddin's father tries to shoot Nawabjaan to silence her, which leads to a very surprise ending.
Director: Kamal AmrohiProducer: Kamal Amrohi
Music: Naushad, Ghulam Mohd.
MainCast: Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Meena Kumari, Veena... more
Genre: Drama, SocialRelease: Feb 04, 1972If You Like The VideoDon't Forget To Share With Others & Also Share Your Views.
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Synopsis : This movie is about a tawaif Sahibjaan (Meena Kumari), who is born to a courtesan, Nargis (also Meena Kumari). After being spurned by her lover Shahabuddin's (Ashok Kumar) family, Nargis is driven to a graveyard where she gives birth to Sahibjaan secretly. Nargis dies during childbirth and her sister Nawabjaan (Veena), a brothel madam, brings her up as her own. Unable to break away from the vicious circle, Sahibjaan grows up to be a beautiful and popular dancer and singer. The aggressive, Nawab Zafar Ali Khan (Kamal Kapoor), wants to make her his own with the help of the brothel madam, and takes her to his boat for the night, which is attacked by elephants, saving Sahibjaan from a horrific fate, but throwing her in the fast flowing river, in a broken boat. Whence here she is taken to the riverside tent of Forest rangerSalim AhmedKhan (Raaj Kumar), where alone with his diary, she reads how he was the same man who had written a beautiful couplet on her feet, and left for her to read it, while travelling in the same compartment some time before. She sings in rapture and love, remembering this beautiful interlude in her otherwise barren life. Salim Ahmed Khan returns to his tent and is pleasantly surprised to find her. Enthralled by her beauty and innocence, he eventually convinces her to elope with him, which she does. But trials and tribulations await Sahibjaan as she is recognized by men wherever she goes in the company of Salim. When Salim renames her Pakeezah (pure of heart) and takes her to a cleric to be legally married, she refuses and returns to the brothel. Salim eventually decides to marry someone else and invites Sahibjaan to dance at his wedding, to which she agrees. During this event, Nawabjaan recognises Shahabuddin and calls him to witness the irony of the situation; his own daughter dancing and entertaining his family. Shahabuddin's father tries to shoot Nawabjaan to silence her, which leads to a very surprise ending.
Director: Kamal AmrohiProducer: Kamal Amrohi
Music: Naushad, Ghulam Mohd.
MainCast: Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Meena Kumari, Veena... more
Genre: Drama, SocialRelease: Feb 04, 1972If You Like The VideoDon't Forget To Share With Others & Also Share Your Views.
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Starring : Dilip Kumar, Meena Kumari, PranMusic by : C. Ramchandra
Directed by : S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Produced by : S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Synopsis :
After her widower dad, Kedarnath, passes away, Shobha goes to live with her fathers friend, Charandas and his wife, Shanta, who had their son go missing as a child. Years later Shobha is now matured and Charandas scouts for a suitable groom. A wealthy man, Sunder, would like to marry Shobha but the family detests him. Then one night Shobha is abducted. The Police are informed but their search is in vain. A few days later they get wind that Shobha may be in Sunder's custody, a search does prove to be in vain. Then Shobha returns home and tells them she was rescued by a wealthy man named Azaad, housed in a mansion, looked after very well, and brought back home all in one piece. They subsequently find out that the wealthy man is none other than a notorious bandit named Azaad. They are even more shocked when Shobha informs them that she wants to get married to Azaad. Will Charandas and Shanta permit her to marry a bandit?
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Starring : Dilip Kumar, Meena Kumari, PranMusic by : C. Ramchandra
Directed by : S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Produced by : S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Synopsis :
After her widower dad, Kedarnath, passes away, Shobha goes to live with her fathers friend, Charandas and his wife, Shanta, who had their son go missing as a child. Years later Shobha is now matured and Charandas scouts for a suitable groom. A wealthy man, Sunder, would like to marry Shobha but the family detests him. Then one night Shobha is abducted. The Police are informed but their search is in vain. A few days later they get wind that Shobha may be in Sunder's custody, a search does prove to be in vain. Then Shobha returns home and tells them she was rescued by a wealthy man named Azaad, housed in a mansion, looked after very well, and brought back home all in one piece. They subsequently find out that the wealthy man is none other than a notorious bandit named Azaad. They are even more shocked when Shobha informs them that she wants to get married to Azaad. Will Charandas and Shanta permit her to marry a bandit?
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Synopsis: The film starts with the portrayal of happily married couple Amar (Sunil Dutt) and Malti (Meena Kumari) who have a son named Raja (Daisy Irani). Amar and Malti are both orphans and hence are sympathetic towards orphans generally. Prakash (Ashok Kumar) is a rich bachelor businessman for whom Amar works. While working in Prakash's factory, Amar catches another worker Munshi (Jeevan) stealing money from the factory locker.
To take revenge for his humiliation at the hands of Amar, Munshi murders him. To escape his depression over the loss, Prakash begins helping Malti and her child. Munshi tries to humiliate the family by spreading rumours of an affair between Prakash and Malti in public. To save the honour of Malti, Prakash marries her. Raja meanwhile refuses to accept Prakash as his father. Munshi provokes Raja against Prakash and claims that Prakesh was the real murderer of Amar. Out of anger, Raja tries to shoot Prakash but fails. Raja is jailed for the attempt to kill Prakash. After a few years, Raja is released from jail only to find that his mother is hospitalised from the mental shock she received following Raja's imprisonment. Fearing Malti has died, Raja does not return home. After a few years, Raja understands and returns home then accepts Prakash as his father.
Director:B. R. ChopraProducer:B. R. Chopra
Music:Hemanta MukherjeeMainCast:Ashok Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Meena Kumari, Kumkum... more
Genre:SocialBanner:B R Films
Release:1956
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Synopsis: The film starts with the portrayal of happily married couple Amar (Sunil Dutt) and Malti (Meena Kumari) who have a son named Raja (Daisy Irani). Amar and Malti are both orphans and hence are sympathetic towards orphans generally. Prakash (Ashok Kumar) is a rich bachelor businessman for whom Amar works. While working in Prakash's factory, Amar catches another worker Munshi (Jeevan) stealing money from the factory locker.
To take revenge for his humiliation at the hands of Amar, Munshi murders him. To escape his depression over the loss, Prakash begins helping Malti and her child. Munshi tries to humiliate the family by spreading rumours of an affair between Prakash and Malti in public. To save the honour of Malti, Prakash marries her. Raja meanwhile refuses to accept Prakash as his father. Munshi provokes Raja against Prakash and claims that Prakesh was the real murderer of Amar. Out of anger, Raja tries to shoot Prakash but fails. Raja is jailed for the attempt to kill Prakash. After a few years, Raja is released from jail only to find that his mother is hospitalised from the mental shock she received following Raja's imprisonment. Fearing Malti has died, Raja does not return home. After a few years, Raja understands and returns home then accepts Prakash as his father.
Director:B. R. ChopraProducer:B. R. Chopra
Music:Hemanta MukherjeeMainCast:Ashok Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Meena Kumari, Kumkum... more
Genre:SocialBanner:B R Films
Release:1956
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Rajeev Masand interview with Vinod Mehta on Meena Kumari

Respected journalist Vinod Mehta's biography on Meena Kumari, first published in 1972, barely six months after the star's death, was re-released recently with a fresh introduction by the author. This riveting book traces the journey of Hindi cinema's most loved tragedy queen, shining a spotlight not only on her most enduring performances, but on her troubled relationships and roller-coaster romances. In this interview with Rajeev Masand, Vinod Mehta explains why he was fascinated by Meena Kumari, and reveal key facets of her life and personality. This interview first aired on CNN-IBN on October 11, 2013.

published: 11 Oct 2013

Meena Kumari's LAST WORDS To Kamal Amrohi

Yesteryear's late actress Meena Kumari was one of the finest actresses of Hindi cinema.She was also known as 'TragedyQueen'. On the occasion of her death anniversary, check out the last words of Meena Kumari.
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Ameen Sayani with Meena Kumari... Binaca Geetmala.

Why Meena Kumari always hid her left hand from Camera

On 21 May 1951 Meena Kumari was involved in a serious motor car accident while returning from Mahabaleshwar to Bombay. Kumari was admitted to Sasoon hospital Poona, this accident left Meena Kumari with a demaged banded left pinky which remained banded through out her life Kumari used to cover her left hand with dupatta or saree during shoots.

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Meena Kumari - Biography

Meena Kumari born on 1 August 1932 as Mahjabeen Bano. She was the third daughter of Ali Baksh and Iqbal Begum. Khursheed and Madhu were her two elder sisters. At the time of her birth, her parents were unable to pay the fees to who had delivered her, so her father left her at a Muslim orphanage, however, he picked her up after a few hours. When Mahjabeen was born, Ali Bakhsh aspired to get roles as an actor in Rooptara Studios. At the urging of his wife, he got Mahjabeen too into movies despite her protestations of wanting to go to school. She said, "I do not want to work in movies; I want to go to school, and learn like other children." As Mahjabeen embarked on her acting career at the age of 7, she was renamed Baby Meena. Farzand-e-Watan or Leatherface (1939) was her first movie, which w...

published: 01 Aug 2012

Kamal Amrohi - Funeral

Exclusive and unseen footage of funeral of writer, producer and director Kamal Amrohi.
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'Jaimala" pragramme presented by Meena Kumari

Manisha Koirala on being compared to Meena Kumari by media

published: 24 May 2017

Comedian Mehmood of Bollywood smokes during interview

Bollywood film actor Mehmood speaks about his comedy in films. He says " When I started they used to show me , do like this but I was having habit since I was playing the bit roles means small scenes. For example there was a film called Mem Saab and Meena Kumari was heroine , she was my relative... She was my sister-in-law. She was the heroine of that movie and 5-6 boys have come for the interview for audition and they talk to her. When my turn came I remember director was Mr. Talwar, so I said excuse me sir should I copy Mr Pradeep Kumar? That time Pradeep Kumar was on the top. Pradeep kumar's urdu was really...... then I asked the director that can I speak like him for the audition. Then director asked me to do so. and he used to like it."
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Meena Kumari biopic starring Kangna Ranaut to be shelved?

Meena Kumari biopic starring Kangna Ranaut to be shelved?
Kangna Ranaut had recently revealed about playing Meena Kumari in a Tigmanshu Dhulia-directed biopic. But family members of the late actress have objected to not only Kangna playing 'Bollywood's tragedy queen', but the project all together. For, Meena Kumari's stepson, Tajdar Amrohi, is already making a film on her life.
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Rajeev Masand interview with Vinod Mehta on Meena Kumari

Respected journalist Vinod Mehta's biography on Meena Kumari, first published in 1972, barely six months after the star's death, was re-released recently with a...

Respected journalist Vinod Mehta's biography on Meena Kumari, first published in 1972, barely six months after the star's death, was re-released recently with a fresh introduction by the author. This riveting book traces the journey of Hindi cinema's most loved tragedy queen, shining a spotlight not only on her most enduring performances, but on her troubled relationships and roller-coaster romances. In this interview with Rajeev Masand, Vinod Mehta explains why he was fascinated by Meena Kumari, and reveal key facets of her life and personality. This interview first aired on CNN-IBN on October 11, 2013.

Respected journalist Vinod Mehta's biography on Meena Kumari, first published in 1972, barely six months after the star's death, was re-released recently with a fresh introduction by the author. This riveting book traces the journey of Hindi cinema's most loved tragedy queen, shining a spotlight not only on her most enduring performances, but on her troubled relationships and roller-coaster romances. In this interview with Rajeev Masand, Vinod Mehta explains why he was fascinated by Meena Kumari, and reveal key facets of her life and personality. This interview first aired on CNN-IBN on October 11, 2013.

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On 21 May 1951 Meena Kumari was involved in a serious motor car accident while returning from Mahabaleshwar to Bombay. Kumari was admitted to Sasoon hospital Poona, this accident left Meena Kumari with a demaged banded left pinky which remained banded through out her life Kumari used to cover her left hand with dupatta or saree during shoots.

On 21 May 1951 Meena Kumari was involved in a serious motor car accident while returning from Mahabaleshwar to Bombay. Kumari was admitted to Sasoon hospital Poona, this accident left Meena Kumari with a demaged banded left pinky which remained banded through out her life Kumari used to cover her left hand with dupatta or saree during shoots.

Meena Kumari (1 August 1933– 31 March 1972), born Mahjabeen Bano, was an Indian film actress, singer and poet under the pseudonym "Naaz", also known as The TragedyQueen & often called the Cinderella of the Indian films.
Indian film critics regarded Meena Kumari as 'historically incomparable' actress of Hindi cinema.[6]. Meena Kumari made waves as an actor beyond compare in the 60s, Kumari got the author-backed roles and her male co-stars were said to be wary of starring opposite her.[7] During a career spanning 33 years from her childhood to her death, she starred in around 92 films of variety of genres, many of which have achieved classic and cult status today such as Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Pakeezah, Mere Apne, Aarti, Baiju Bawra, Parineeta, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, FootPath, Char Dil Char Rahen, Daera, Azaad, Miss Mary, Sharada, Dil Ek Mandir, Kaajal, Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan, Majhli Didi, Phool Aur Patthar, Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan, Yahudi, Halaku, Baadbaan and Kohinoor. Kumari was also a playback singer, as a child artist till 1945, later as an actress and as a heroine in Duniya Ek Sarai, Piya Ghar Aaja and Bichchade Balam.[8]
Vinod Mehta (writer of Meena Kumari - The ClassicBiography) was told by a director, "Even Dilip Kumar (the tragedy king) found it difficult to keep his calm in front of her."[9] Raaj Kumar would often forget his dialogues while working with Meena Kumari on set.[10] Madhubala was also a fan of Meena Kumari and said, ‘She has the most unique voice. No other heroine has it.’[11] Satyajit Ray described Kumari as "undoubtedly an actress of the highest calibre".[6] Meena Kumari empathized greatly with Marilyn Monroe the fact that Marilyn's husband, Arthur Miller, had some passing similarities to Meena's husband Kamal Amrohi, made the identification closer.[6]It is said throughout her life, Meena Kumari had a love–hate relationship with movies.[12]
Meena Kumari won four Filmfare awards in the Best Actress category and was the first recipient of the inaugural 1st Filmfare 1954 best actress award for Baiju Bawra with a consecutive win in 2nd Filmfare 1955 for Parineeta. Kumari made history at the 10th Filmfare 1963 by receiving all of the nominations for Best Actress and won for her performance in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.[13] On 13thFilmfare 1966 Kumari won her last best actress Filmfare award for Kaajal.
The greatest hallmark of Meena Kumari lied in her ability to depict the struggle of Indian women existing especially in the 50s and 60s, Kumari's onscreen persona is described as a perfect example of real traditional BharatiyaNari by the Indian film fraternity like Mohammed Zahur Khayyam and Javed Akhtar.[14] She gained a reputation for playing grief-stricken and tragic roles, and her performances have been praised and reminisced throughout the years. Her portrayal of 'Sahibjaan',a nautch girl with a golden heart in Pakeezah under Kamal Amrohi's direction became a historical piece of document.In her performances, beauty, aristocracy, tragedy, personality all blended into one. Her role as Chhoti Bahu, in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is considered one of the best performances in Indian Cinema. The role of Chhoti Bahu of Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam was dangerously close to Kumari's own tragic life. Like the character of Chhoti Bahu, in real life too, Meena Kumari became addicted to alcohol.[16] Kumari's life and prosperous career were marred by heavy drinking, troubled relationships, an ensuing deteriorating health, and her death from liver cirrhosis in 1972.

Meena Kumari (1 August 1933– 31 March 1972), born Mahjabeen Bano, was an Indian film actress, singer and poet under the pseudonym "Naaz", also known as The TragedyQueen & often called the Cinderella of the Indian films.
Indian film critics regarded Meena Kumari as 'historically incomparable' actress of Hindi cinema.[6]. Meena Kumari made waves as an actor beyond compare in the 60s, Kumari got the author-backed roles and her male co-stars were said to be wary of starring opposite her.[7] During a career spanning 33 years from her childhood to her death, she starred in around 92 films of variety of genres, many of which have achieved classic and cult status today such as Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Pakeezah, Mere Apne, Aarti, Baiju Bawra, Parineeta, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, FootPath, Char Dil Char Rahen, Daera, Azaad, Miss Mary, Sharada, Dil Ek Mandir, Kaajal, Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan, Majhli Didi, Phool Aur Patthar, Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan, Yahudi, Halaku, Baadbaan and Kohinoor. Kumari was also a playback singer, as a child artist till 1945, later as an actress and as a heroine in Duniya Ek Sarai, Piya Ghar Aaja and Bichchade Balam.[8]
Vinod Mehta (writer of Meena Kumari - The ClassicBiography) was told by a director, "Even Dilip Kumar (the tragedy king) found it difficult to keep his calm in front of her."[9] Raaj Kumar would often forget his dialogues while working with Meena Kumari on set.[10] Madhubala was also a fan of Meena Kumari and said, ‘She has the most unique voice. No other heroine has it.’[11] Satyajit Ray described Kumari as "undoubtedly an actress of the highest calibre".[6] Meena Kumari empathized greatly with Marilyn Monroe the fact that Marilyn's husband, Arthur Miller, had some passing similarities to Meena's husband Kamal Amrohi, made the identification closer.[6]It is said throughout her life, Meena Kumari had a love–hate relationship with movies.[12]
Meena Kumari won four Filmfare awards in the Best Actress category and was the first recipient of the inaugural 1st Filmfare 1954 best actress award for Baiju Bawra with a consecutive win in 2nd Filmfare 1955 for Parineeta. Kumari made history at the 10th Filmfare 1963 by receiving all of the nominations for Best Actress and won for her performance in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.[13] On 13thFilmfare 1966 Kumari won her last best actress Filmfare award for Kaajal.
The greatest hallmark of Meena Kumari lied in her ability to depict the struggle of Indian women existing especially in the 50s and 60s, Kumari's onscreen persona is described as a perfect example of real traditional BharatiyaNari by the Indian film fraternity like Mohammed Zahur Khayyam and Javed Akhtar.[14] She gained a reputation for playing grief-stricken and tragic roles, and her performances have been praised and reminisced throughout the years. Her portrayal of 'Sahibjaan',a nautch girl with a golden heart in Pakeezah under Kamal Amrohi's direction became a historical piece of document.In her performances, beauty, aristocracy, tragedy, personality all blended into one. Her role as Chhoti Bahu, in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is considered one of the best performances in Indian Cinema. The role of Chhoti Bahu of Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam was dangerously close to Kumari's own tragic life. Like the character of Chhoti Bahu, in real life too, Meena Kumari became addicted to alcohol.[16] Kumari's life and prosperous career were marred by heavy drinking, troubled relationships, an ensuing deteriorating health, and her death from liver cirrhosis in 1972.

ClassicLegends 2 goes one step further and gets the audience up close and personal with the great men and women who have sculpted the personality of Indian cin...

ClassicLegends 2 goes one step further and gets the audience up close and personal with the great men and women who have sculpted the personality of Indian cinema over the years. I believe familiarizing oneself with the lives and careers of film prodigies holds immense learning for any true lover of cinema.

ClassicLegends 2 goes one step further and gets the audience up close and personal with the great men and women who have sculpted the personality of Indian cinema over the years. I believe familiarizing oneself with the lives and careers of film prodigies holds immense learning for any true lover of cinema.

Meena Kumari born on 1 August 1932 as Mahjabeen Bano. She was the third daughter of Ali Baksh and Iqbal Begum. Khursheed and Madhu were her two elder sisters. At the time of her birth, her parents were unable to pay the fees to who had delivered her, so her father left her at a Muslim orphanage, however, he picked her up after a few hours. When Mahjabeen was born, Ali Bakhsh aspired to get roles as an actor in Rooptara Studios. At the urging of his wife, he got Mahjabeen too into movies despite her protestations of wanting to go to school. She said, "I do not want to work in movies; I want to go to school, and learn like other children." As Mahjabeen embarked on her acting career at the age of 7, she was renamed Baby Meena. Farzand-e-Watan or Leatherface (1939) was her first movie, which was directed for Prakash Studios by Vijay Bhatt. She became practically the sole breadwinner of her family during the 1940s. Her early adult acting, under the name Meena Kumari, was mainly in mythological movies like Veer Ghatotkach (1949), Shri Ganesh Mahima (1950), and fantasy movies like Alladin and The WonderfulLamp (1952).
Meena Kumari gained fame with her role as a heroine in Vijay Bhatt's Baiju Bawra (1952). She became the first actress to win the Filmfare Best Actress Award in 1953 for this performance. Meena Kumari highly successfully played the roles of a suffering woman in Parineeta (1953), Daera (1953), Ek Hi Raasta (1956), Sharda (1957), and Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi (1960). Though she cultivated the image of a tragedienne, she also performed commendably in a few light-hearted movies like Azaad (1955), Miss Mary (1957), Shararat (1959), and Kohinoor (1960). One of her best-known roles was in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), which was produced by Guru Dutt. she made history by getting all the three nominations for Filmfare Best Actress Award, for her roles in Aarti, Main Chup Rahungi, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. She won the award for Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.
For four more years, Kumari performed successfully in Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Kaajal (1965), and Phool Aur Patthar (1966), all of which earned her Filmfare nominations, with Kaajal garnering her a fourth and last win of the Best Actress award. Pakeezah, starring Kumari and directed by her ex-husband Kamal Amrohi, took 14 years to reach the silver screen.
Three weeks after the release of Pakeezah, Meena Kumari became seriously ill, and died on 31 March 1972 of liver cirrhosis. At her death, she was in more or less the same financial circumstance as her parents at the time of her birth: It is said that when she died in a nursing home, there was no money to pay her hospital bills. She was buried at Rahematabad Qabristan located at Narialwadi, Mazgaon, Mumbai.

Meena Kumari born on 1 August 1932 as Mahjabeen Bano. She was the third daughter of Ali Baksh and Iqbal Begum. Khursheed and Madhu were her two elder sisters. At the time of her birth, her parents were unable to pay the fees to who had delivered her, so her father left her at a Muslim orphanage, however, he picked her up after a few hours. When Mahjabeen was born, Ali Bakhsh aspired to get roles as an actor in Rooptara Studios. At the urging of his wife, he got Mahjabeen too into movies despite her protestations of wanting to go to school. She said, "I do not want to work in movies; I want to go to school, and learn like other children." As Mahjabeen embarked on her acting career at the age of 7, she was renamed Baby Meena. Farzand-e-Watan or Leatherface (1939) was her first movie, which was directed for Prakash Studios by Vijay Bhatt. She became practically the sole breadwinner of her family during the 1940s. Her early adult acting, under the name Meena Kumari, was mainly in mythological movies like Veer Ghatotkach (1949), Shri Ganesh Mahima (1950), and fantasy movies like Alladin and The WonderfulLamp (1952).
Meena Kumari gained fame with her role as a heroine in Vijay Bhatt's Baiju Bawra (1952). She became the first actress to win the Filmfare Best Actress Award in 1953 for this performance. Meena Kumari highly successfully played the roles of a suffering woman in Parineeta (1953), Daera (1953), Ek Hi Raasta (1956), Sharda (1957), and Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi (1960). Though she cultivated the image of a tragedienne, she also performed commendably in a few light-hearted movies like Azaad (1955), Miss Mary (1957), Shararat (1959), and Kohinoor (1960). One of her best-known roles was in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), which was produced by Guru Dutt. she made history by getting all the three nominations for Filmfare Best Actress Award, for her roles in Aarti, Main Chup Rahungi, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. She won the award for Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.
For four more years, Kumari performed successfully in Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Kaajal (1965), and Phool Aur Patthar (1966), all of which earned her Filmfare nominations, with Kaajal garnering her a fourth and last win of the Best Actress award. Pakeezah, starring Kumari and directed by her ex-husband Kamal Amrohi, took 14 years to reach the silver screen.
Three weeks after the release of Pakeezah, Meena Kumari became seriously ill, and died on 31 March 1972 of liver cirrhosis. At her death, she was in more or less the same financial circumstance as her parents at the time of her birth: It is said that when she died in a nursing home, there was no money to pay her hospital bills. She was buried at Rahematabad Qabristan located at Narialwadi, Mazgaon, Mumbai.

Comedian Mehmood of Bollywood smokes during interview

Bollywood film actor Mehmood speaks about his comedy in films. He says " When I started they used to show me , do like this but I was having habit since I was p...

Bollywood film actor Mehmood speaks about his comedy in films. He says " When I started they used to show me , do like this but I was having habit since I was playing the bit roles means small scenes. For example there was a film called Mem Saab and Meena Kumari was heroine , she was my relative... She was my sister-in-law. She was the heroine of that movie and 5-6 boys have come for the interview for audition and they talk to her. When my turn came I remember director was Mr. Talwar, so I said excuse me sir should I copy Mr Pradeep Kumar? That time Pradeep Kumar was on the top. Pradeep kumar's urdu was really...... then I asked the director that can I speak like him for the audition. Then director asked me to do so. and he used to like it."
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Bollywood film actor Mehmood speaks about his comedy in films. He says " When I started they used to show me , do like this but I was having habit since I was playing the bit roles means small scenes. For example there was a film called Mem Saab and Meena Kumari was heroine , she was my relative... She was my sister-in-law. She was the heroine of that movie and 5-6 boys have come for the interview for audition and they talk to her. When my turn came I remember director was Mr. Talwar, so I said excuse me sir should I copy Mr Pradeep Kumar? That time Pradeep Kumar was on the top. Pradeep kumar's urdu was really...... then I asked the director that can I speak like him for the audition. Then director asked me to do so. and he used to like it."
This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films IndiaLtd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The collection comprises of 150, 000+ hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on 4K, 200 fps slow motion, Full HD, HDCAM 1080i High Definition, Alexa and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world...
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